Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools School District
School District · Syracuse, Nebraska
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,705
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,705
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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High School at Syracuse
Syracuse · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elementary School at Syracuse
Syracuse · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Middle School at Syracuse
Syracuse · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#18 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,705
$3,659 vs Nebraska median
District size
784 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools ranks #18 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are High School at Syracuse (8.9/10), Elementary School at Syracuse (8.6/10), and Middle School at Syracuse (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High School at Syracuse | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Elementary School at Syracuse | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Middle School at Syracuse | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools is a Syracuse, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 784 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $13,705 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is High School at Syracuse, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools students show an average math proficiency of 71.7% and ELA proficiency of 71.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools with test data.
Schools in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Syracuse
- Total Enrollment
- 784
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools?
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools?
The average composite rating for Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools?
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools spends $13,705 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools?
High School at Syracuse is the highest-rated school in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools?
Across schools in Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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